2008 Lallier Grand Cru
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Lallier's golden-yellow colored 2008 Millésime Grand Cru Brut – an assemblage of 55% Pinot Noir from Aÿ, and 45% Chardonnay from Avize and Cramant, disgorged in September 2014 with eight grams per liter of dosage – offers a deep, pure, complex and elegant bouquet of pain aux raisins, brioche, apple strudel, walnuts and humid chalk. Round and complex on the palate, this lovely, matured, mouth-filling and perfectly balanced Millésime combines its fullness and richness with a remarkable freshness and finesse; the long finish (with honey and almond flavors) reveals a very good structure and lingering minerality. This is a beautifully elegant and Pinot-driven Champagne. Total production is 1,700 bottles. Jun 16, www.robertparker.com, Drink: 2016-2024
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Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate
Wine Spectator
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Ripe blackberry and baked nectarine notes are layered with flavors of almond biscotti, honey, chalky mineral and lemon pith in this well-knit Champagne, with a refined, creamy mousse. Minerally finish. Disgorged June 2014. Aug 15, www.winespectator.com, Drink: 2015-2025